I love this place. Organized. Clean. Affordable. Nice owner. Family vibes. I got the n2 knife cut noodles with beef (hot) for $15.95 plus tax. Self service station for Banchan and tea/water. I love Banchan so when I can get all I can eat kimchi, radishes, bean sprouts and macaroni, I am in! 2 TVs with one showing Kpop music videos and other American news. There is a bathroom. Sign on wall says no tips (although the lady has a tip jar in front). Food is good enough. Large menu. Seem to specialize in the cold noodles. But I love the self service Banchan !! read more

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Their cold noodles have such a great chewy texture! Pork Cheek: Super flavorful and crispy with a nice chew! I personally found it a little too dry, but my partner thought it was just right. Stone Pot Bibimbap: Pretty good overall! Nothing too special, but still tasty. read more

Guksu Jip - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Great self service restaurant. A variety of noodle dishes with and without soup available. Known for it's casual but home-y vibe, this no tipping restaurant is the best value in the hood. Appetizers and entrees available, think fried dumplings or boiled. Pork jowl or beef ribs as sides! Good sharing portions and just the overall pricing works for a casual night out. When you enter, you're greeted and promptly seated by a staff member (they pick your table), hands over menus quickly. You order and pay at the counter before you eat. Then while you wait, go grab the complimentary Banchan, tea and water at the rear of the restaurant. They are most popular for their naengmyeon; must try their signature cold noodle (we had both with and without the soup), as well as the beef noodle soup. That bone broth was delicious. I think I drank more soup than eating the noodles. I even had to wrap it to go. Couldn't finish. * Burp* Total thumbs up. I only came because my relative from VA insisted on trying this spot. It is a foodie heaven for noodle lovers. read more

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About a 1-1.5: We were super excited to check out Guksu Jip, as it was super hot and we wanted some variations of nengmyun. We stopped by, and we should have reconsidered, since there were only 2 other parties during the prime lunch hours. You order at the table and your items will be brought out to you; everything else, such as getting utensils, water, and banchans are all self-serve. The banchan 'buffet' was great - loved their kimchi and their pasta salad - seasoned perfectly and well-prepared! The main entrees, in which we had the Mul Nengmyun (C2 on the menu) and the Bibim Nengmyun (C3 on the menu) were just awful - the noodles were overcooked and mushy; the broth for the mul nengmyun had a weird off taste to it; the sauce in the bibim nengmyun had no flavor and just overly spicy. The staff were super friendly and kind. We agreed that this place was probably the worst nengmyun place we've been to, and it's not even worth a visit. +awful preparation of noodles +good banchan +friendly staff read more

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Please don't believe the 4 to five star reviews here. They advertise heavily for people to leave good reviews say no tip. The set up was simple. Get a menu, once you are ready you go the register to order. Self service water, banchan. Banchan was flavorful but unfortunately the main food that we ordered was so bland. We ordered a beef noodle soup and then also a spicy tofu stew. The beef noodle was atrocious. There was absolutely no flavor in the broth and barely any beef. Noodles were overcooked. The Spicy tofu stew was a little bit better but the shrimp was not cleaned and the clams were all empty and no there was no clam meat hiding on the bottom. Mung bean cake was fine. I think this place gets good reviews due to its unlimited banchan and that tip is not rrquired. I still left a tip since staff still bring your food to you and clean up after you. Staff was friendly but def would not be back since there are so many other better Korean places around. read more

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3.5 / 5. Self serve. $20 for large bowl of cold noodle + 4 large steamed dumplings which is quite a good deal. The spicy cold noodles had great flavors but was a tad bit soft for me. Very chewy. Interesting to see watermelon instead of pear but it was super sweet and juicy. Can't complain I went for the meat dumplings which tasted gamey hence 3.5/5. Next time I would try the vegetarian version Pork jowl portion was slightly small for the price read more

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I saw the cold noodle soup mentioned on IG and really wanted to try it. It exceeded expectations and tasted delicious. You pay at the front desk and sit anywhere. I chose the meal set with the cold noodle soup and steamed dumplings (vegetables). The noodles were thin and bouncy. The fresh vegetables were thick enough to get a good amount of crunch. The watermelon slice was sweet and crisp. The broth was a yummy mix of sweet, salty, and a little tart. The beef was thin and doesn't taste like anything but that's typical of the cut. There were a few quail eggs. It was a perfectly icy and fresh noodle dish for the summer. If you take the leftover home, the noodles become very soft and mushy if you let them sit in the broth too long. The steamed dumplings came out a little later and were full of clear noodles and a little bit of vegetables. It was very plump and pretty tasty. The self serve banchan had a few spicy kimchi, macaroni salad, and bean sprout salad. The hot roasted corn tea actually tasted like tea made of roasted corn. The tables with the bench along the wall are tightly packed, but there is a high bar area and tables with chairs on the opposite wall. In addition, there's a few small tables and low bar seating in the back. There's one restroom. I had an early dinner at 4pm on a weekday, but there were a few people that came in too. From the shops near Flushing Station, it's a 30-40 minutes walk on the sidewalk along houses, small businesses, and the library. There's plenty of shade, and it's pretty flat. read more

This is such a hidden gem for its homemade buckwheat noodles. They're so bouncy and chewy which is perfect for a bowl of Korean cold noodles. It's a self service place. There's not too much seating but if every table was full, there's about 40 seats available in the whole restaurant. You order from a tablet then pick a seat/table and wait for your food to be brought to you. There's side dishes available for you to grab as much as you want for your table. There's corn tea available as well. I really enjoyed the cold noodles. The portion was larger than I expected. I loved that the noodles didn't stick to each other. There was a lot of different textures to go with the noodles like crunch from the apples. A softness from the slices of beef. And a quail egg. Overall very balanced dish. I'd definitely come back if and when I'm craving Korean cold noodles. read more

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This is a no tipping restaurant with self serve side dishes. We tried their Bibimbap and Beef noodle soup. The Bibimbap was satisfying, the noodle soup is a little blend for our pallets, you can easily fix that with hot sauce and black peppers. Their side dishes were pretty good, I refilled three times LoL. The interior is clean and pleasant. Overall , I would come back again. read more

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Went with my girlfriend and her cousins to this place spontaneously because we were craving Korean food. The place is self serve, you order at the counter where the manager takes your order. The manager was very nice, and the service was good. All of us got the C1 order "Signature Cold Noodle". We recommend you get this if you don't know what to order. This place instantly transports me back to Seoul. Will be coming back. read more

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Went to try the beef noodle soup. Fried meat dumplings were ok. Free sides included macaroni salad, bean sprouts, spicy radish strips and kimchi. I wasn't clear about the self-serve aspect - order food from cashier and then help yourself to free sides and water or different teas (barley or cinnamon ginger) also get your own utensils and napkins. They bring the food to you and clean up after your done. So I did leave tip despite their No Tipping policy. read more

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Years before I knew that chilled Asian soups were a thing I was a big fan of eating leftover Americanized Chinese Won-Ton soup the next day directly from the fridge. That chilled savory/salty broth seemed to quench my thirst and hunger in a unique way. For me, being a Naengmyun fan just feels natural. Guksu Jip has been my go to when I'm in the mood for this type of soup. Their Signature Naengmyun comes with buckwheat noodle with cabbage, meatball, cucumber, egg, beef slice, pine nut and spicy sauce and although not listed on the online order menu it also comes with a triangle of watermelon. Its so good I haven't made it past C1 on their menu. Besides the excellent cold noodle soup the restaurant is self service so it informs that no tipping is needed. Regardless, I usually leave a couple of bucks when I dine in because there are usually a lot of plates to clean up. Since the banchan is unlimited and delicious you will probably leave a few empty plates at the end. The offerings expanded a bit since they first open - kimchi, marinated bean sprouts, macaroni salad were some recent offerings. I have friends that tried the warm noodle soup and they weren't too impressed, but I wouldn't know because that's not what I come here for. I also see they are expanding their menu with recent bibimbap additions. The space is comfortable with a good amount of tables. I rarely have to wait for a table except on hot summer days when it seems everyone else has the same idea as me to quench their thirst. Guksu Jip hits the spot. read more

Not sure if this place got too popular but our bibimbap came out so fast that the rice was burnt like black on bottom while veggies were hardly cooked. The dumplings were terrible. Hard as rocks. Not sure Id give this place another chance. We actually returned a beef dish because it was so dry and hard like it was fried yesterday. read more

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After coming back a long trip to Japan, we were craving some Korean food, so we tried Guksu Jip. It has been on our list because we were interested in their AYCE banchan (including 2 types of kimchi, macaroni salad, and bean sprouts) and barley tea, and their no tipping policy. Tipping culture can get to be a lot, so I appreciate these affordable comfort food places. We ordered the Banquet Noodle Soup + Mini Katsu Set ($20) and Beef Noodle Soup ($15.95). There are oils and sauces on the side if you want to change up the taste of the noodles. I enjoyed the wheat noodles and potion size was good. I had leftovers to take home. The Katsu was fine. The lady working in the front was very nice and made sure we were enjoying our food and comfortable. The restaurant was spacious. read more

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Disappointing...flavors were not there. Ribs were riblet meat..seasoned not traditionally but like you would get at a skewer place. The cold noodles were lukewarm. We didn't finish our meal read more

As a Korean who's lived in Korea for 6 months this brought me back to my time in Korea. The #1 nangmyeung soup was fantastic - absolutely one of the best broths I've ever had. I shared it among friends but there's a ton I'd like to try when I'm back next. Also, the owner is absolutely lovely. She's kind, is passionate about food, and wonderful to customers It's clean, affordable, great value, and supporting your local community !!! Viral for a reason read more

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We thought the food was decent, but we were so disappointed by the service. When you enter, you order and pay at the front before being told which table to sit at. They didn't have mandu that day, so we opted for a kalguksu and naengmyeon While you wait, there's self serve side dishes you can help yourself to. We received our kalguksu first, and the noodles were good but broth could've been a little more flavorful. The table next to us ordered the same naengmyeon dish and received it right away (even though we placed our order first). We thought we'd be getting it soon after, but 15 mins later, another group got theirs as well and even LEFT before we got ours. We asked multiple times where our dish was and just kept being told it was coming. We were with our baby, who was getting quite fussy from waiting around for so long, it kind of ruined our meal. We thought it would be a quick meal, but it ended up taking twice as long, especially since tables who came after us left before us. read more

Really enjoyed the perilla leaf noodle here, and would 100% come back for it! A very low key restaurant where you self serve banchan and drinks too. Their kimchi felt very homemade and authentic too. We tried their classic cold noodles but we actually preferred their cold perilla leaf noodles and I still have cravings for this! Would 100% be back for this. read more

Guksu Jip - Perilla leaf noodle - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Came here around 4 on a Friday and it was pretty empty. Their order screen didn't seem to work so a worker took our order. Service was very friendly even though it's no tip. We ordered beef hot stone rice which tasted very good but came with very little meat. We also got the short ribs which were chopped up pieces of beef, not galbi style. Portion was tiny. The self serve appetizers were just 4 choices and were a nice touch but the kimchi didn't have much of a kick. We left pretty hungry because of the small portions. Be prepared to order more food if you decide to eat here and you won't be getting much meat. But overall the flavors were good and would recommend that you try if interested but with so many other Korean options within a 3 block radius, not sure if we'll be back. I gave 4 stars because food and service were good but minus a start for meat portion. read more

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Casual and cozy Korean restaurant with AYCE banchan (side dishes). Specializes in noodle dishes such as naeng myun. You order and pay in the front and sit at one of the free tables. While you wait for your food, you can help yourself to utensils, water, tea and unlimited ban chan. Good for a quick meal but nothing fancy. Spicy cold noodles had a good chew as they make it in house. No tipping policy restaurant is a nice touch. read more

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It's an interesting spot. We walk in and realized we could order up front. The menu has a myriad of soups (hot or cold), dumplings (steamed or fried), and bibimbaps. I was agonizing over all the types of dishes. I finally settled on squid bibimbap, and my friend had ordered the chicken knife cut noodle soup. I have to say that it's awesome to have options to serve yourself banchan (kimchi, macaroni salad, broccoli w/carrots, and julienne radish). It was right next to some awesome spots in Murray hill, so we decided to walk in to this restaurant since it said dumplings out on the front window. Plus, it was cold on Thursday evening, and we were just hoping for something that was warm. And it was great! It was delicious, and the chicken noodle was outstanding! read more

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Heard good things about this place so came to visit! I got the beef noodle soup and my friend got the spicy mix noodle + mini katsu. The banchan is unlimited, and you go to grab it yourself. The lady working here was very nice as well. The portions are big and the food tastes homemade but very hearty. The noodles were well cooked, but I added more salt to my broth. This is a nice spot for a quick meal when the weather gets cold! read more

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super friendly staff but slightly overhyped in my opinion. service is fast and I love the unlimited, self serve banchan bar though which also includes barley tea! We ordered - c2: cold noodle. the noodle was slightly overcooked and definitely not the best cold noodles I ever had, but was still solid - c4: spicy wheat noodle. this one was room temp and the noodles were pretty thick. not my favorite and also a bit heavier overall, pretty affordable and also a no tip business, and solid korean staples read more

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Food: I'll start off by saying it's good to have context that the owner is Chinese-Korean. The cuisine is from Northern China (region right above North Korea), which explains the watermelon used in the naengmyun (vs. Korean pear), Chinese peanuts as one of the banchans, and other small details. It's located in Flushing, a bus ride from Main St Flushing subway stop. I loved the spicy cold noodle, although I did crave some more protein to eat with the dish. I enjoyed the spare ribs dish. It was a lil pricey, but it was delicious. My partner loved the signature noodle (the one with the watermelon). It has a ton of buckwheat noodles. I wanted to try the kimchi dumplings, but they had sold out by that evening. Service: We were seated at a table and given menus. We went up to the front to order, and were given a # to leave at our table. When the food was ready, staff member brought our food to the table. While we were waiting for the food, that's when we went to the self-service station which had 4 side dishes (which included cabbage kimchi), waters, and silverware. Ambiance: It's a small restaurant: but cute and very homey. There's table seating for larger groups and a few counter seating right by the kitchen. People were also taking the food to-go. I haven't had cold noodles much before, but these were quite good on a hot day. I want to try this hot noodles when it gets colder out as well! read more

Guksu Jip - spicy cold noodle - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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After blowing up on Tiktok and see it on my FYP all the time, I dragged myself all the way out to Murray Hill to try out the cold noodles here. This casual Korean restaurant specializes in noodle dishes, and are well-known for their cold noodles. I came on a Friday for dinner and it wasn't busy at all. My friend and I got their signature cold noodles, soy cold noodles, and galbi. They have a self-serve banchan station that had high-quality and fresh ingredients. The signature cold noodles was delicious, came with lots of toppings, and amazing broth. Their soy cold noodles were good, but I think it just wasn't my kind of thing. And, their galbi was good but we were left a bit disappointed as the meat pieces came out in small chunks and was a bit dry. Overall, it was good but I don't think it was worth the hype or trip out if you live in the city. read more

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Don't believe all the social media hype! I had high hopes for this place, as there are usually long lines out the door. I decided to come with a group of friends on a weekend, but around 3pm (late lunch, early dinner) so there wouldn't be a long line compared to peak lunch or dinner hours. Lucky for us, a group had just left and there was one empty table we got to sit at. When you are seated and given the menus, you decide what you want and then go up to the front register to order and pay on the spot as opposed to paying after you're done eating. This is a no-tipping establishment. After you order, you go to the back of the restaurant and self-serve the side dishes (banchan) that you want while you wait for them to bring you the food that you ordered and paid for. You're allowed unlimited banchan in the store during the entire meal. You also get a choice between room temp water and hot tea. Our table ordered 2 bowls of C1 (signature cold noodles) and N1 (Beef noodle soup). These were the menu best sellers and what we had seen people rave about on social media so of course we came all this way to try it! C1 ended up being a huge disappointment for us. We love cold noodles. This one, the flavor was off for us and we didn't enjoy the meatball and the beef slices were semi-tough. For N1, the beef noodle soup was packed with noodles but were more on the softer side (slightly overcooked) but we really enjoyed the broth, although a bit too salty. The beef on this one was more tender but still not a fan of it. Overall, I guess if you want to come here, pick a good time to come to avoid lines. And come for the service- but don't get your hopes up for the food. The banchan (side dishes) were pretty good but on the sweeter side for all of them. For mains though, we're good with sticking to our tried and true Korean restaurants elsewhere! Unfortunately, none of us finished our food- and we ended up only eating 1/3 of each bowl. read more

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Only one thing to eat when it's over 100 degrees outside. COLD NOODLES! This restaurant was PACKED. Service is a bit slow - took 40 min for our food to come out but we helped ourselves to banchan while we waited. We had the pork jowl served with sauteed onions and sweet and sour pork to start. The pork jowl was a bit under seasoned but it was fine with the kimchi. The sweet and sour pork did not look like the picture but it was actually quite delicious and surprisingly sour! My daughter loved the signature noodle but i thought it was a tad sweet. I opted for the noodles in soymilk which was very good. Overall, a great no frills, refreshing meal on a hot day! read more

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Came by on a Sunday afternoon and there was already a line out the door. I was hoping it'd move fast... but nope. Almost bailed, but overheard the group in front of us going on about how amazing the food was so I stuck it out. Ended up waiting about 30-45 minutes before finally making it to the counter to order, pay, and get a number for the servers to bring our food. We got the C2 Cold Noodle Soup, C4 Spicy Mix Noodle, and the Marinated Grilled Pork Jowl. What drew me to this place was the homemade buckwheat noodles, but I'm not sure I really know how to appreciate them. The broth was flavorful and refreshing and the noodles were chewy but a bit starchier than I expected. The watermelon was a fun touch, but didn't really add flavor to the broth. Pork jowl was solid. Didn't try the spicy mix noodle myself, but my friend said the flavor got a little overwhelming after a few bites. Honestly, my favorite part was the self serve unlimited banchan. The kimchi was delish. We went through at least 3-4 refills while waiting for our food. Overall, I think I'd go somewhere else for cold noodles next time. Preferably without the long wait. read more

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I LOVE this spot! What an amazing find in Flushing. It's a slim and clean interior, largely self-serve no-tip restaurant. It's quite refreshing to have unlimited (and delicious) banchan that you can get yourself. You order before you sit down, and it was quite busy with a slight wait when we came for dinner on a Sunday night. The portion sizes of the noodles and bowls are also humongous so don't make the mistake of filling up before your food arrives! The spicy beef noodles were incredible, as were the specialty cold noodles. I would maybe skip the seafood tofu soup (which comes with rice but isn't nearly as flavorful as the beef noodles). It's a bit hard to get to, and you can sometimes find street parking... but it's super worth it and i'd love to come back! read more

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I came here before but tried the tofu soup and mung bean pancakes. It was okay, but nothing great. But today I came back for the signature cold noodle soup and my friend ordered the sweet and sour pork too. For a Monday around 5:45pm it was busy. The lady at the cash register speaks Chinese to everyone which we felt annoyed because we obviously don't understand her as Korean Americans. We spoke to her in English but would still speak to us in Chinese. Besides that I would say C1 signature cold soup is delicious. I would come back for that and their unlimited banchan (side dishes). They are mostly sweet but tasty. read more

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I visited based on other reviews of the noodles -- and I will admit, the cold noodles at least hold up. The broth was crisp and refreshing and the watermelon slice was a pleasant addition. Gotta love some fruit with your carbs, right? Sadly, that was the high point. I ordered the Galbi separately because they don't offer combos. What arrived was confusing. Imagine a plate of tiny, overcooked morsels that looked more like kibble than the delicate strips of savory meat that Galbi should be. Flavor-wise it had been seasoned to death. You wondered if you were having a salt stick or meat. A Korean woman sitting across from me took one look and quietly advised me to try the spot across the street next time. She didn't laugh. She just shook her head. Clearly, this place was not representing. The total for cold noodles and burnt sadness was $40. For that price, you can fetch your own water, gather your own utensils and take from a slim selection of banchan at sparse station that did not leave me feeling as though I had a proper Korean meal. The place is self-serve. I'll be taking myself and my money back to Hahm Ji Bach where friendly waitresses and robots will deliver my plentiful banchan and food that leaves me feeling sustained instead of wanting. read more

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I don't get the hype and the willingness to wait an eternity to eat at this restaurant. The staff is friendly, they speak Korean and some Mandarin. The system is when you're assigned a table, you order at the front, you pay (tip optional), and then they serve you. Water and banchan (there was only 2 options when I went) are self-serve in the back. Cabbage kimchi isn't an available self-serve banchan, and for some reason- the staff doesn't give it to you unless its 'included' in some dishes (presumably the bibimbaps) which was weird but maybe they were limited on it so I'll give em benefit of the doubt. The naengmyun- I've had this a lot at many mom/pop Korean establishments in NY and South Korea and this was one of the most meh versions of it. (even compared to the bibigo packs you buy and make at home) I read from other reviews the buckwheat(?) noodles are made in-house but they were OD soggy in my bowl and honestly nothing particularly special. The broth was kinda...off in a weird way. Where I was expecting a refreshing mix of sour and a hint of sweet, I got bitter and sour (before I even added mustard). Instead of pear, they use a slice of watermelon- which was very good on its own but not sure it contributed to the broth the same way the pear would (don't quote me on this though). The meatballs included in the C1 version are AWFUL lol. I didn't know minced meat could be this dry and bland at the same time. The rest of the ingredients were fine, but nothing to write a review about (oh wait I'm writing one now). The soybean noodles were super bland and very pulpy but I kind of expected it so 3/5 for that. I waited like 20ish minutes to get seated, which isn't terrible but there were other parties waiting 40+ min and ended up leaving before a table of their party size was available (so sad and not worth). read more

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4.5 but here is the reason why: Friendly staff. They don't speak much English or Chinese and really mostly Korean but I am sure everyone will do fine here. The free banchan was amazing. I loved the kimchi and the bean sprouts were good. The dry cold noodle wasn't very interesting. It's just gochuchang over noodles in my opinion. And vegetarian.... The soybean noodle wasn't my thing. I can see why some people might like it but it was odd for me. It wasn't cold enough, not enough ice, the soy milk was really thick, and to me it was a bit bland. As someone that normally loves soy milk, I was surprised I didn't love it. I do think the soy milk is homemade and not something that came from hmart since the soy milk was really thick. Katsu was whatever. The tangsiuyuk was good. I think the cold noodles would prob have hit the spot better. But I do think the star of the day is their amazing kimchi! read more

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Naengmyun is a must during the summer, & Guksu Jip serves up a solid cold noodle! The restaurant is largely self-serve for all drinks, utensils, banchan, condiments, etc., so they have multiple signs throughout the restaurant noting that no tips are required. Orders are placed at the front counter, and dishes can be left on the table after you're done eating. I ordered the Signature Cold Noodle after seeing numerous pictures and videos of it. The noodles here are by far one of my favorites; it's slightly thicker than other places and also has the perfect amount of chewiness. The broth itself was already really tasty, but I still enjoy adding a little extra vinegar and mustard. I would say that the toppings are most interesting - they have quail eggs, watermelon, and chicken meatballs! I didn't really care for the chicken meatball but the watermelon was a nice touch. My total came out to $19.54, which is a bit on the pricier end for naengmyun, but the portions are massive. The banchan is also really tasty. The restaurant has a good amount of seating for groups and solo diners, and it's quite spacious. read more

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We went to Guksu Jip after a workout class on a hot day and were craving something cold. When we first got to the restaurant, it was also hot inside. It felt like the AC wasn't working. It was also pretty packed. After we ordered and got a table, the cashier auntie turned up the AC, which helped a lot. This place has a no-tipping policy (unless you want to). There's a self-service station for water or tea, utensils, and side dishes. The side dishes included string beans, spicy radish, peanuts, and macaroni. We got the signature cold noodle soup. It was really good and super refreshing. I used scissors to cut up my noodles, which made them easier to eat. The watermelon in the soup was sweet and refreshing, and there were also slices of radish, cucumber, a quail egg, and a chicken meatball. I wasn't a fan of the chicken meatballs, but the cold noodle soup itself was excellent, perfect for cooling down on a hot day. When you're done eating, you can just leave your plates at the table, and one of the staff will come around to clean them up for you. read more

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I really wanted to believe in this place as from the outside it seems like a mom-and-pop type place. If you're looking to spend a TON of time waiting for your food, it's probably a fine option. It's an interesting system. You order at the front and the bring you dishes individually while you can choose your own banchan. There aren't many options of banchan, which is fine, and the four options they have were pretty good. The seafood noodle was actually pretty good. Fair amount of seafood, good broth, nice noodles. I'll never eat an unpeeled shrimp and wish it weren't peeled for me-but that's probably just me. The signature cold noodle I did not care for. Maybe it's just not my taste but I didn't find the bitterness of the noodle with the coldness and the watermelon to be something I was interested in eating. Adding mustard did help somewhat. The real issue is the wait. Ordering to receiving dish #1 we waited a full 45 minutes and then another 20 for dish #2, at which point I didn't even want it. The wait didn't really seem to make sense, as some tables waited no time at all for dishes while others waited as long as we did. The table next to us waited 40 minutes for katsu, which can't possibly take that long. And it's not like it was terribly busy, so I truly don't know what the wait was. Ultimately, the dishes were not good enough to spend 1.5 hours eating when other nearby places could have taken 1/3 of the time. read more

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Came here in the summer to try the naeng-myeon which is in my top 5 favourite foods. You order at the counter, pay, and then go find a table with your number card. They will then bring out the food. Not sure if they take reservations but they were busy on a summer lunch day! They had tables that accommodated 2-4. They have a self service banchan bar which I liked. Overall, I wasn't super impressed with the naengmyeon - it was good but not as great as all the reviews I'd been reading. It was also a bit pricey for the location and quality of food, in my opinion. I know they are known for their kal-guk-su so maybe I need to come by again in the colder months to try that. read more

Guksu Jip - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

This cute restaurant is a tasty and refreshing treat for the summer. The cold buckwheat noodles come in a delicious cold broth. It also comes with vegetables and protein. It's also a place that's self service so no tip! You order at the front and then you can grab your own appetizers: unlimited kimchi, bean sprouts, and macaroni salad. I love the barley tea there too read more

Guksu Jip - C1.signature buckWheat Noodle - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here with a friend after seeing some posts on social media. I love naengmyun and the idea of a place which makes its own noodles in house was exciting for me and Guksu Jip did not disappoint. I got the cold signature noodles and it was the first time I has a slice of watermelon with my noodles. It added a new, refreshing texture to the dish, very nice. The mungbean pancakes were also tasty - crispy outside and chewy interior. There is a banchan station where you can self serve some basic kimchis and beansprouts. Also, the portions were big, so you leave feeling full. A bit far to get to, but worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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This endless summer heatwave has me craving anything icy and invigorating--and nothing delivers quite like a steaming bowl of naengmyeon (cold noodle soup). At Guksu Jip, it's the unexpected star ingredient that stole the show: fresh watermelon slices floating in the broth. I couldn't resist ordering the classic mul naengmyeon, while my friend went for the spicy bibim version. The main difference? The spicy one amps up the heat with extra cabbage, a hearty meatball, and a sprinkle of pine nuts. The broth is a revelation--deeply flavorful yet incredibly light and refreshing, with a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami notes. I leaned into the savory side, but my friend swore by the subtle sweetness. It's delicious straight from the bowl, but a splash of vinegar and a dollop of mustard (both on the table) takes it to euphoric levels. The buckwheat noodles have that signature chewy bounce--satisfying without being gummy. If long strands aren't your vibe, they provide scissors to snip them down. Just be prepared for the earthy buckwheat taste; it's an acquired charm for some. The toppings were hit-or-miss: the beef and meatball felt a bit dry and tough, so I'd happily skip them next time. Cucumber, radish, and half a boiled egg were fresh and crisp as expected--solid but unremarkable. But the watermelon? Absolute game-changer. Juicy, peak-season bursts of sweetness that cut through the savory broth like summer in every bite. I devoured my slices and eyed my friend's bowl greedily; it's the combo that makes this dish unforgettable. Pro tip: Order at the counter upfront--they hand you a number card, and your steaming (er, chilling) bowl arrives at your table shortly after. Hit the self-serve station for banchan like punchy kimchi and creamy macaroni salad (both stellar), plus water, utensils, and to-go boxes. One caveat: They only accept cash or Zelle--no cards--so come prepared. read more

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